#8 Seattle, Wash.

The Northwest's propensity to eat well and spend a ton of time outdoors benefits Seattle, which boasts
plenty of farmers' markets and a higher than average percentage of
residents who are active and walk or bike to work. Seattle residents are less
likely to smoke, have diabetes, or suffer from angina or coronary heart
disease. Surprisingly, the Seattle area (which includes Tacoma and Bellevue)
has less parkland available than many cities and fewer recreational facilities. Though plenty of dog parks, tennis courts, and a higher school physical education requirement, help.